Melissa Crawford to Retire from Chesapeake Bank After 27 Years
Melissa Crawford, Middle Peninsula Regional Executive and Vice President, Director of Business Services at Chesapeake Bank, will retire at the end of the year after a 27-year career. Bank officials praised her leadership, customer service, and community engagement. Steve Callis will assume Crawford’s regional executive role while continuing as Senior Lender, and Amber Saloka will […]
Read MoreMathews Supervisors Approve Verizon Tower Amid Security Camera Dispute
Mathews County supervisors unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a 195-foot Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower at Cobbs Creek, citing the need for improved voice and data services. The tower will include emergency communications access and strobe lighting for safety. The meeting last week, also featured a dispute over new security cameras at Liberty Square, […]
Read MoreGloucester Planners Recommend Denial of Fox Centre Parkway Rezoning
The Gloucester County Planning Commission voted 4-1-1 to recommend denial of a rezoning request for 130.8 acres along Fox Centre Parkway that would have allowed 427 residential units. The proposed development included townhouses, single-family homes, a clubhouse, pool, parks, and trail networks. Residents raised concerns over increased traffic, strain on fire and rescue services, and […]
Read MoreVirginia To Ban SNAP Purchases Of Sweetened Carbonated Beverages
Virginia will prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for sweetened carbonated drinks starting in April, affecting more than 850,000 residents. The ban covers soda, diet soda, soft drinks, and energy drinks, but excludes plain carbonated water and beverages with less than five grams of added sugar. The move is part of Health Secretary Robert F. […]
Read MoreRappahannock Wins First Class 1 State Football Championship
Congratulations to Rappahannock High School, which claimed its first Class 1 state football title Saturday, defeating Rye Cove 49-14. The Raiders trailed for much of the first half before scoring 43 unanswered points to pull away. The victory caps a historic season for the program.
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